Debra Rodman

Debra Rodman (1972-) was a member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 73rd district from 10 January 2018, succeeding John O'Bannon.

Biography
Debra Rodman was born in Tallahassee, Florida in 1972, and she was raised in Coral Gables. She became an anthropology and women's studies professor at Randolph-Macon College and became a migrant rights activist, making yearly trips to Guatemala to observe the effects of migration and serving as an expert witness for asylum seekers. In 2017, she defeated Republican delegate John O'Bannon and entered the House of Delegates, distinguishing herself as a progressive politician. In 2019, she ran for the State Senate, challenging Republican incumbent Siobhan Dunnavant for her seat in Henrico County.